Pastry Cook

Who We Are:

Join the team at Fairmont Banff Springs. Set in one of Western Canada’s most spectacular alpine destinations, Banff offers a unique community of hospitality enthusiasts, outdoor adventure seekers, artists, entertainers, and families alike. It’s the perfect work/life combination.

Passionate about pastry and baking? We’re looking for a First & Second Cook – Pastry & Baking with sharp attention to detail, a love for fast-paced kitchens, and a drive to grow as a leader. Join a Michelin Key–winning team and help us make special happen by making it count, one sweet creation at a time.

Positions Available & Starting Rate Per Hour: 

• Second Cook – $19.97 per hour
• First Cook – $21.18 per hour

We recognize tenure through our compensation. Hourly rates increase after six months, and yearly to three years.

Placement within our pastry team will be determined based on each candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Please note: This position begins in April and is offered as a minimum six-month contract.

Job Duties Include:

Second Cook

• Prepare daily production of fresh artisan breads, rolls, muffins and all other house made bakeshop, and pastry items according to the standard recipes
• Prepare daily production of fresh scones, cakes, cookies, tarts, squares/bars, according to the standard recipes
• Ensure all food items are prepared with quality and freshness, including proper scaling, weighing, rolling, and shaping.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in any environment at any time

First Cook

• Proficient in artisan breads, quick breads, and laminated doughs.
• Prepare daily production of fresh breads, rolls, muffins, scones, cakes, cookies, tarts, bars, macarons, chocolates, and other bakeshop items following standard recipes.
• Ensure all items are prepared with quality and consistency, including accurate scaling, weighing, rolling, and shaping..
• Take ownership of assigned pastry/bake station readiness, ensuring organization and production timing supports service
• Support junior pastry cooks by reinforcing consistency, scaling accuracy, and proper technique
• Assist with training new or junior cooks by demonstrating proper technique and setup
• Contribute ideas to features or improvements to menu execution, not just preparation
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